Senior Associate- Corporate and Commercial

Auckland - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About this role

Step into a high-impact role in our Corporate & Commercial team advising top-tier national and international clients across a spectrum of complex transactions. Work on local and cross-border deals across 30 jurisdictions. Our team is highly collaborative with a culture that values intellectual rigour practical solutions and client-centric service. While the Corporate Team operates as a national practice you will be primarily working with Gerard Dale and Chris Parke. Dentons lawyers are supported by global resources and local insight enabling them to deliver seamless advice across jurisdictions

The role can be based in Auckland Wellington or Christchurch.

You will be working on a range of matters

Domestic and international transactions
Business and corporate advisory
Private Equity and Venture Capital
Joint ventures partnering and alliancing
Commercial contracts

Noteworthy Engagements Dentons New Zealand

Advised a Toronto Stock Exchange-listed company on acquiring a NZ-based early-stage software business with operations across Australia the UK and the USleveraging Dentons global network.
Acted for Kennards Self Storage on its acquisition of all of the shares in National Mini Storage.
Working with our Melbourne London Toronto and Washington DC offices on a range of transactions.

Read about Chris and his recent work here

Read aboutGerard and his work here

About you

The ideal lawyer will have 7 years experience and lead work on files. You will need to be a strong team player and have a genuine ambition to establish yourself as a recognised professional in the corporate and commercial field. You will enjoy business development mentoring and supporting other lawyers have a flexible and proactive approach to work like variety and be focused on fostering strong relationships across the market.

What Dentons Offer

Dentons is an inclusive people focused firm committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for clients. You will benefit from meaningful client engagement expert guidance and exposure to high-quality work that will enhance both your technical capabilities and commercial acumen.
As a future-focused firm our commitment to innovation and excellence extends to our people. We offer a supportive environment top-tier work and a collaborative culture that values growth and wellbeing.

Dentons offer a competitive remuneration package along with benefits that will make a positive difference to your work/life balance such as:

An additional paid holiday during the Summer Shutdown
Lifestyle leave
top up payments during parental leave up to 26 weeks or 5 weeks for non-primary caregiver
Volunteer leave
A dedicated wellness program including an annual Wellness allowance
Access to free in-house legal advice
Various social events and more!

Apply Now

For more information about our corporate team check outDentons in New Zealand - Corporate

To apply please submit your CV and cover letter. For a confidential discussion about the role or request copy of the position description please contact Pip Kistler at or

Required Experience:

Senior IC

About this roleStep into a high-impact role in our Corporate & Commercial team advising top-tier national and international clients across a spectrum of complex transactions. Work on local and cross-border deals across 30 jurisdictions. Our team is highly collaborative with a culture that values int...